ustoupil

Ustoupil is a Czech term that can refer to both a verb form and a surname. In standard Czech, ustoupil is the masculine singular past tense of the verb ustoupit, meaning to yield, retreat, or back away. It is used in narrative to describe someone who has stepped back or conceded in a dispute or conflict. The infinitive form of the verb is ustoupit, and other conjugations exist for different persons and tenses.

As a surname, Ustoupil is derived from the same root. It is typically treated as a descriptive or nickname-style surname, historically possibly given to someone known for yielding or for having relented in a dispute. The surname is most common in the Czech Republic and among people of Czech heritage.

Geographical distribution and cultural context: Ustoupil is relatively rare. Outside the Czech Republic, bearers are found in countries with Czech diasporas, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, often as a result of 19th- and 20th-century migration.

Notable bearers: The surname is relatively uncommon and does not appear tied to a single widely recognized public figure.